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luminaria

lu·mi·nar·i·a [ lmə nérree ə ] (plural lu·mi·nar·i·as)


noun 
Definition:
 
Southwestern U.S. Christmas candle decoration: a small candle set inside a paper bag that has been weighted with sand, usually placed outdoors with others as a Christmas decoration

[Mid-20th century. Via Mexican Spanish< Spanish, "decorative light" < late Latin, "lamp," plural of luminarium (see luminary)]
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